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Peabody Award for General Photography

(formerly the Stuyvesant Peabody Memorial Award)

Purpose – The Peabody Award for General Photography is presented annually to the person who is known for his/her outstanding proficiency and service to the Society's general photography Divisions.

Eligibility Requirements - The Peabody Award for General Photography is open to any PSA member who has demonstrated outstanding photographic proficiency and skill in the general photography Divisions, those being the Projected Image Division (PID) and the Pictorial Print Division (PPD) through participation in international exhibitions, TOPS, and presenting programs and workshops at the PSA Conference and other conferences. Consideration may also be given to the candidate's service to the Society's general photography Divisions in terms of providing organizational leadership, furthering participation in exhibitions, and developing awareness through informational publicity.

Purpose - The Scales Award for Long Term Service to PSA is presented annually to a member who has provided long service to PSA and to photography. Organizational work in the Society is important.

Eligibility Requirements - The Scales Award for Long Term Service to PSA is given to any PSA member with a record of long and continuing service to the Society. This can include involvement in activities such as judging, lecturing, writing; serving as a Division Officer and/or Director; service on PSA standing committees; and demonstrating leadership in a number of levels of PSA such as Membership Volunteers and Chapters.

Purpose - The PSA Kissa Appreciation Award for Teaching is presented annually to a PSA member who has contributed to the advancement of basic photography through education.

Eligibility Requirements - The PSA Kissa Appreciation Award for Teaching recognizes extensive volunteer efforts in teaching various aspects of basic photography and the use of current technology. Methods of instruction may include teaching classes; giving demonstrations, seminars, and workshops; writing articles; and mentoring.

Purpose - The Doscher Award for Traditional Photography is presented annually to a member who demonstrates excellence in photography of classical subjects with careful attention to basic techniques. The emphasis of this award is proficiency.

Eligibility Requirements - The Doscher Award for Traditional Photography is given to any PSA member who shows excellence in photographing a variety of classical subjects such as, but not limited to the following subjects: still life, pictorial, nature, travel, and portraiture with careful attention to basics including lighting, composition, and in-camera techniques, in producing photographic images.

Purpose - The Ashbrook Award for Digital Imaging Instruction is presented annually to a member who has contributed to the sharing of digital imaging knowledge through teaching. The emphasis of this award is service through teaching specifically related to digital imaging innovation and imaging software.

Eligibility Requirements - The Ashbrook Award for Digital Imaging Instruction is given to any member of PSA who has contributed to the Society by sharing knowledge of digital imaging techniques and digital imaging software through various methods of instruction including classes, writing articles, presenting demonstrations, or mentoring.

Purpose - The Fallon Membership Award is to be presented annually to a member who has served the Society by increasing membership. The emphasis of this award is service in promoting membership.

Eligibility Requirements - The Fallon Membership Award is given to any PSA member who has been devoted to promoting and sustaining membership in the Society through recruitment and the creation and implementation of membership activities and programs.

Purpose - The Early Achievement Award is presented to a relatively new member of three to six years who has contributed significantly in several photographic areas and in leadership.

Eligibility Requirements - The Early Achievement Award is presented to a relatively new member of three to six years who has contributed significantly in several photographic areas such as teaching, enlisting new PSA members, creating programs, and by demonstrating competency and leadership. A maximum of five awards may be presented to worthy candidates at the discretion of the SRA Committee.

Purpose – The Sophia Cheung Volunteer of the Year Award shall be granted annually to a PSA member who has performed outstanding service to PSA in a volunteer role. The emphasis of this award is service. Such service shall be superlative, dedicated, enthusiastic, and effective. Sophia Cheung was the ultimate PSA volunteer.

Eligibility Requirements - Any PSA volunteer is eligible for this award, but it shall be up to the SRA committee to determine if a candidate’s service is sufficient for the award.

Each nomination must have a statement from the proposer and two endorsers, each of whom must be PSA members in good standing. A proposer may not propose a candidate for more than one award in the same year.

Submitted completed forms to the Society Recognition Awards Committee Chair via email. You can also download the proposal as a Word doc, fill it in, and mail it to the committee chair. Email the chair for address information.

ABOUT PSAThe Photographic Society of America (PSA) is a worldwide organization for anyone with an interest in photography. Founded in 1934, the Society is for casual shutterbugs, serious amateurs, and professional photographers.

PSA has members in over 80 countries. Individual and photo organization memberships offer a wide variety of services and activities: a monthly journal; online photo galleries; image evaluation; study groups; courses; competitions; an annual conference; opportunities for recognition of photographic achievement and service; and discounts on photography-related products and services. To learn more about PSA and its activities, visit About PSA.

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